Politician Toqaev expresses confidence that religious leaders will serve as a reminder to politicians about the importance of common sense
In the heart of Astana, the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions took place, bringing together high-ranking figures from Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, and Shintoism. Cardinal George Koovakad, head of the Vatican's interreligious dialogue department, represented the Catholic Church.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the gathering, expressing his belief that religious leaders can serve as a reminder to politicians of common sense, goodwill, and moral responsibility. He further stated that their role is crucial in preventing the world from spiraling into chaos. However, Tokayev did not specify which global examples of religious leaders' actions he was referring to.
The Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions is a forum where religious leaders gather to discuss global issues. Tokayev, in his speech, emphasized the great expectations religious leaders bear in fostering intercivilizational exchanges and strengthening trust between people and societies.
He highlighted several initiatives as examples of such efforts. The Document on Human Fraternity, signed by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, was one such example. The Abrahamic Family House, a religious complex in the United Arab Emirates housing a mosque, a church, and a synagogue, was another. The Mecca Declaration, signed by Muslim leaders in 2016, and the Bahrain Forum, a conference held in 2019 focusing on promoting interfaith dialogue and cooperation, were also mentioned.
Tokayev cited these initiatives, among others, as demonstrating the power of unity through religion. He emphasized the need to develop and scale up these experiences to strengthen unity and peace. However, he did not specify how these initiatives could be developed and scaled up in his speech.
The President also addressed the potential threat of a nuclear conflict in the current geopolitical situation. He assessed the likelihood of Armageddon as maximally high for the last decades. Yet, he emphasized the unique role of religion in establishing peace amidst evolving conflicts.
In conclusion, the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana provided a platform for religious leaders to discuss global issues and foster unity. Tokayev's speech underscored the importance of religious leaders in preventing global chaos, promoting intercivilizational exchanges, and strengthening trust between people and societies.
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